Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Preparing for Dallas

Schatzi and I have been getting in our 3-Day training walks each and every morning...we usually walk somewhere between 5 and 6 miles...and today she had her first 6+ mile walk. I have been trying to take a photo a day while we are on the trail, so I have a little album of all our training. Yesterday we decided to take a new trail path and came upon fields of wildflowers - it was absolutely beautiful in the early morning sunshine. I managed to get a few photos and thought I would share them here...and I captured the squirrel photo in the afternoon while we were at the park playing fetch...you know I can't resist a good squirrel photo opportunity! All this time outside is really sparking my creativity....

I am keeping extremely busy in my studio, working on commissioned designing and quilting projects - my sewing machine has been humming a long for a couple weeks - it is a such blessing to have the work. Plus, I have a HUGE pile of needlework finishing to get completed for a customer - I can't wait to get started - hopefully I will be able to share some of these finishes with you, as well - the stitching is gorgeous. Also - my Komen 3-Day needlework design is almost finished - I am hoping to share it with you next week (fingers crossed) - yep, I have been stitching every night...

So, for now, I am off to take Schatzi to run at the park...cook dinner (I'm thinking BLTs this evening)...and then get in my daily stitching time...

3 comments:

Just looks a wonderful place to walk and get your training done... beautiful flowers too. I bet Shatzi is loving all the walks.. and way to go!! for doing 6+ miles :)Oooh wonderful that you have lots of work, funny I think as its such fun too!Looking forward to the reveal of your Komen-3-Day needlework design... I already know I want one!! When will we be able to buy one?... soon I hope as it looks stunning from the little peeks :)Happy stitching..Smiles :) x

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Needlework/Quilting is my passion, obsession, and career. Who am I? I am a private person....a self-proclaimed control freak...most times a perfectionist....beyond organized....super analytical....and a little bit obsessive compulsive. I have a deep passion for all things done with a needle and thread - a lover of fabrics, fibers, and textiles. I am an admirer of the creative, unique, and artistic.What will you read about on my blog? My needlework, sewing, quilting, and machine embroidery projects and ideas - things that inspire me - daily ramblings - and perhaps some insight into my design business.I started Blue Ribbon Designs in early 2004; I specialize in original counted thread cross stitch patterns and quilting designs along with specialty hand finishing of needlework smalls, custom quilting projects, and teaching needlework/sewing/quilting techniques.I absolutely adore my Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond, my Huskylock s25, and my AccuQuilt Fabric Cutters.I hope you will follow me on this journey...a creative outlet for my passions and obsessions.